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@Somsavath

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Lives in Vientiane

Registration: 13 November 2012

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Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

What I wrote was "They do not offer AS levels." That is correct, they don't. They MAY in the future, but that is another story. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

So they do not offer AS levels. Thank you for your clarification and your agreement with my post. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

Without being rude, I suggest you check your facts on this. (hint - how many students are enrolled for the AS levels in the June exams?) Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

My information on PIS is up to date! In what way do you think it isn't? Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

Hi, not sure what you mean by "is this how it works". AIS was given permission to use the curriculum used in NSW. Having said this, this is a somewhat meaningless statement as Australian curricula have been updated and changed. Using a ... Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
vacreative

Live Music in Vientiane by vacreative

Hi, I am a performing musician and do a lot of shows here in Singapore of my original, acoustic music. Does anyone know any venues who support artists? I really hope I can perform live in Vientiane some evenings. I will be working full-time, so ...

Somsavath

Khong Khao has not existed for about 6 months now. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
vacreative

Live Music in Vientiane by vacreative

Hi, I am a performing musician and do a lot of shows here in Singapore of my original, acoustic music. Does anyone know any venues who support artists? I really hope I can perform live in Vientiane some evenings. I will be working full-time, so ...

Somsavath

Pimenton occasionally has live music. L'Atmosphere does as well. You could also try Wind West. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
9 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

What is "an award winning former Principal from Australia?" Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
10 years ago
paulyp

Getting married to a local oversea's by paulyp

Hi all, has anyone been married oversea's (in my case Australia) and got the marriage recognized in Laos also? What is involved, can I do it via the Laos embassy in Australia? I'm trying to avoid the usual scam of extortion & waiting, ...

Somsavath

This is possible, my husband and I got married in Australia. My husband had some problems when the SEA Games were held here and checks were done in the villages. We ended up having to get a lawyer to get the marriage certificate authorised here in ... Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
10 years ago
Laimly Jackson

HONDA WIN for sale by Laimly Jackson

Motorbike for sale: Vietnamese HONDA WIN 100cc Registration and customs paperwork Two helmets and a locker New motor with 2000km New back break and back wheel New clutch bearings The speed check it's not working but this motorbike is in great ...

Somsavath

As stated before, you cannot legally sell a motorcycle with Vietnamese papers in Lao. Anyone who buys this will be buying it illegally. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
10 years ago
Kurapika

Average monthly expenses (cost of living) in Laos for expat by Kurapika

Hi, Hope someone can provide me an up-to-date information about current cost of living in Laos, I'm planning to accept an offer of $1,700 for a Civil Engineer position in Nam Ngiep Dam project. THANKS in advance. Cheers!

Somsavath

1700 a month for a foreign engineer? That is not much Stumpy. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
10 years ago
vacreative

Driver's License in Laos by vacreative

I have a German license and want to know if i can use this in Laos. I also have a translation of the license done by the German embassy here in Singapore. Any advice would be great!

Somsavath

Be careful as there is no such thing as an "international driving licence". It is a permit which is a translation of your own country's licence. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
10 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

We are still on the topic. Charlie thinks he could teach English at a Lao IS and I think he could not. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
10 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

"somsavath, this blog is an assessment tool for you?" I did not say that it was at any stage. However at one stage you intimated that you could teach English. I don't think you could. Maths may well be a different proposition. Read More

Somsavath replied to a thread
10 years ago
antpb

International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb

Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks

Somsavath

I really don't mean to be rude, but your level of English expression is not as good as many of the students at these schools; just look at the mistakes in your previous post and I assume you are a native speaker. You might find some difficulty ... Read More